SART Nurse - Extra Help (Open)

San Mateo Medical Center is currently seeking two skilled Extra Help nurses to join our Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).

At San Mateo Medical Center, we are always seeking ways to enhance the already impressive services we offer. This dedication to excellence is reflected in the exceptional care we provide and the extraordinary professionals who provide it. Here, you will have the chance to develop your talents with a skilled team of people who actively support and encourage each other's success. If you are ready to open new doors for your career, join us today!
 
The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) are part of a multidisciplinary response team who will work with law enforcement investigators, CPS social workers and Rape Trauma Services counselors responding to victims at the Keller Center. The SANE registered nurses will perform forensic medical exams to document injuries, collect and preserve evidence and provide post assault medications per protocol for adult and adolescent victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. The SANE will assist pediatric providers with forensic evidence collection and documentation for pediatric sexual abuse patients. The SANE will perform forensic medical exams for victims of domestic violence. The SANE will complete mandated reporting requirements if necessary. The SANE will attend court proceedings if subpoenaed.
 
The ideal candidates will:

• Have completed a 40-hour Adolescent/Adult SAFE training.
• A Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• Experience working with diverse, underserved populations.
• Experience as a forensic nurse examiner preferred but not required.

Compensation:
Extra help nurses assigned to the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) will receive on call pay at the rate of $25.00/hour for all hours in an on-call status and $28.00/hour for all hours in an on-call status during a holiday. When SART Nurses are called to investigate an alleged sexual assault case, s/he shall be compensated at an hourly rate equal to that of Clinical Nurse Step E, for a minimum of 3 hours of overtime at this rate. SART Nurses will not receive on call pay for time during which they are working on a specific case. Hours worked in a case review related to a subpoena, or to attend a meeting with the District Attorney in relation to a case, or to appear in court, or to attend mandatory meetings will be compensated at $55.00/hour.
 
Nursing Training and Education: SART Nurses receive $55.00/hour for time spent participating in forensic nursing training and education, not to exceed 16 hours per year.
  
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Follow Keller Center policies, procedures and protocols.
• Maintain professional rapport with all members of the team and member of other disciplines involved in the care of the sexual assault and domestic violence survivors.
• When on call, respond to page within 10 minutes.
• Report to the hospital within 60 minutes of a call.
• Actively participate in on-call monthly schedule, offering a minimum of 4 shifts per month; any changes in the on-call schedule must be approved by the clinical coordinator. Minimum shift requirements can change based on the operational needs of the dept.
• A minimum of 2 exams per year is required to maintain skills. Attendance at a minimum of 6 staff meetings per year is expected.
• Be knowledgeable of community resources.
• Ensure confidentiality of all individuals in contact with the sexual assault or domestic violence program at all times.
• This position requires skills in complex decision making, organization, written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and the ability to remain non-judgmental.

• Maintain a current California RN license.
• Must participate in Q/A, competency reviews and mandatory trainings.
• Successfully complete a 40-hour Adolescent/Adult SART/SANE accredited training program. Until a program is available, may be trained by a forensic nurse specialist based at the hospital.

If you are interested in being considered for this limited term position the following items must be submitted via e-mail:

• Cover letter with responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages)
• Resume

Supplemental Questions:

1. Possession of a current unrestricted California license as a Registered Nurse is required to qualify for this recruitment. Do you possess a current unrestricted California license as a Registered Nurse? (Please include your license number in your cover letter. A cover letter not containing the license number will disqualify you from this recruitment.)
2. Please describe your experience and years of experience as a SANE if applicable.
3. Why are you interested in this position?

Please include the words "SANE-SART Nurse – Extra Help Position" in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format.
 
Please submit the above listed materials via email to:

Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
 
Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process.
  
NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (cover letter with responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered.

About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community, and we encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer.